The Weakest Link feels a little like walking into the arena in
Tron where they throw those laser discs. The shiny black surfaces, the sleek blue lights, the inescapable feeling that you’re about to have your head cut off – it’s all there. Most TV sets, when you see them up close, are much smaller than you’d expect, but this space feels large and menacing: designed to make sure the walk off stage takes as long as possible.
I am on set in my capacity as a serious professional journalist, and not as an actual contestant. But as part of my journalistic practice I will be playing a round of the game, and fear is pulsing through me, for though cash prizes are not at stake, humiliation in front of my serious professional journalist colleagues is, as well as that long, lonely walk. Plus, of course, this being
Others accused Magda, 60, of overacting and urged her to just be herself. 10 mins into #WeakestLinkAU and I couldn t cringe harder. Magda s overacting and scripted put downs are unbearable, tweeted one viewer.
Not a fan: Fans flocked to Twitter on Tuesday night to slam the newly revived series, particularly the seemingly controversial choice of Magda as host
Losing viewers: Many stated that they wouldn t be watching the Channel Nine game show again, making up their minds before the first episode was even over Wrong choice in host. I m done. Back to the internet. Reboot you are the weakest link. Goodbye!! commented one person, using the show s famous catchphrase.
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Magda played Kim s often exploited best friend, Sharon Strzelecki, in the beloved Aussie sitcom, which ran from 2002 until 2007.
The series followed a dysfunctional mother and daughter, Kath and Kim, as they navigated life and love in Melbourne s suburbs.
Not happening: I think it should be off the table. It holds such a special place in people s memories, she said on Kyle and Jackie O on Monday. Pictured: the cast of Kath & Kim
It spawned a film in 2012, Kath & Kimderella, which was the last time the cast reunited on screen.
In an interview with news.com.au in February 2016, Gina Riley, who played Kim in the beloved series, spoke about whether she d consider a reunion.
The beloved comedienne seemed an unlikely choice to host the revived quiz-cum-game show The Weakest Link, but she’s up to the task to making you feel bad.